Bomedemstat - Imago BioSciences
Alternative Names: Bomedemstat tosylate - Imago BioSciences; IMG-241 bis-tosylate salt; IMG-7289; LSD1 inhibitor - Imago BioSciences; MK-3543Latest Information Update: 02 Nov 2026
At a glance
- Originator Imago BioSciences
- Developer Imago BioSciences; University of Hong Kong
- Class Amides; Amines; Antihaemorrhagics; Antineoplastics; Benzamides; Benzene derivatives; Cyclopropanes; Fluorobenzenes; Piperazines; Small molecules; Triazoles
- Mechanism of Action Lysine specific demethylase 1 inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Myelofibrosis; Essential thrombocythaemia; Acute myeloid leukaemia
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Essential thrombocythaemia; Polycythaemia vera
- Phase II Acute myeloid leukaemia; Myelodysplastic syndromes; Myelofibrosis
- Phase I/II Small cell lung cancer
Most Recent Events
- 01 Nov 2026 Phase-II clinical trials in Myelofibrosis (Combination therapy, Second-line therapy or greater) in Spain, France, USA, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, England (PO) (ISRCTN98283910) (NCT07424950)
- 28 Sep 2026 Phase-II/III clinical trials in Polycythaemia vera (Treatment-experienced) in Israel (PO) (NCT07722611)
- 23 Jul 2026 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans the phase II/III MK-3543-025 trial for Polycythemia Vera (Treatment-resistant) in September 2026 (PO, Capsule) (NCT07722611)